Camryn Garrett

@dancingofpens

Writer and filmmaker. Author of five books, most recently IN BETWEEN DAYS. She/her.

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Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· May 12

My fifth book is out today! I really wanted to write something about grieving the death of a parent while also addressing how funny and ridiculous the process can be. I didn’t know if I would be able to write this, but I’m really proud I did. Please buy it! bookshop.org/p/books/in-b...

I'm standing in front of bookshelves holding a new copy of IN BETWEEN DAYS!

I'm standing in front of another bookshelf that holds several YA titles, including IN BETWEEN DAYS.

Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· May 6

reminder that my book about a teen girl who befriends her dead dad’s secret boyfriend in order to learn more about her dad and herself comes out next Tuesday! It would mean the world to me if you would preorder, buy, or request from your library! t.co/hoOdMfJMKy

A picture of singer Zara Larson, a blonde woman with blue eyes and blonde hair, in a gold dress. She's smiling at the camera. There's a quote that says, "It's going to be a motherquake." Zara Larsson on her upcoming "Midnight Sun" deluxe album.

Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· Apr 21

These scams are just getting more and more specific 😭

an email from "Jacinta.Parksons.abcmelbourne@gmail.com" that reads "Dear Camryn, I hope hope you’re well.

My name is Jacinta Parsons, and I host conversations on ABC Radio Melbourne, where I speak with authors about their work and the ideas behind it.

What stood out to me in your work, particularly in Friday I’m in Love, is the energy and warmth in Mahalia Harris’s journey as she navigates identity, belonging, and the desire to celebrate herself on her own terms. The idea of a coming-out party as both a personal milestone and an act of joy brings a refreshing and empowering perspective, while the balance of romance, friendship, and real-life pressures gives the story both heart and relatability.

I’d love to talk with you about how you approached capturing Mahalia’s voice and experiences, and how you balance themes of self-discovery, love, and cultural identity. I’m also interested in how you developed the story’s blend of romantic comedy elements with deeper reflections on community, expectation, and personal growth.

If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, I’d be delighted to arrange a time that suits you in the coming weeks.

Warm regards,
Jacinta Parsons
ABC Radio Melbourne"

Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· Mar 25

Barnes and Noble is having another 25% off sale for premium and reward members — free to join! Use code PREORDER25 through 3/26 to preorder my new YA book IN BETWEEN DAYS!

B&N Sale! There's the cover of my book, which is a black girl in blue with ripped notebook paper in between glimpses of her face with the title. 25% off, only until 3/26. Use code preorder25.

Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· Mar 17

If you're in Brooklyn, I'm having the launch for my next book, IN BETWEEN DAYS, at Books are Magic in May! www.eventbrite.com/e/in-store-c...

Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· Mar 12

The Third Annual #KidLit4Ceasefire Fundraiser is live! We're raising money for three families in Gaza who are in dire need of aid. I have two signed ARCs of my next book, IN BETWEEN DAYS, available, but there are tons of other goodies! www.32auctions.com/organization...

#KidLit4Ceasefire Third Annual Fundraiser from March 17th to April 2nd.

Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· Jan 30

Donations are open until 2/5 for the #KidLit4Ceasefire Fundraiser! Funds raised will go toward the three families we're currently fundraising for, with a small portion going to the PCRF, with a goal of $60,000 raised. Anyone can donate an item, even if you aren't in kidlit!

I've donated to the #KidLit4Ceasefire Third Annual Fundraiser. March 17th-31st. Donations open until 2/5! There's a QR code and a link!

Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· Dec 30

PREORDER SALE ALERT! B&N Rewards & Premium Members get 25% off all preorders today through Thursday when you use the code PREORDER25 at check out! My next book comes out in May and it’s always super helpful to preorder if you can!

Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· Nov 24

Reminder that I released a book this year, about a girl who finds a secret portal to Seneca Village in Central Park, and has to solve a magical mystery! I think it could be a lovely holiday gift :) You can order wherever you buy books or at my local indie, BAM booksaremagic.net/item/jpo2KjG...

The cover of my book! Two black girls are entering a portal to a village with older looking houses. There are green flowers and trees everywhere, and the city skyline in the background.

Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· Sep 26

COVER REVEAL! I'm so, so excited to share the cover for my new epistolary YA novel, IN BETWEEN DAYS! Out May 12, 2026. Preorder link in bio! Designer: Zareen Johnson Artist: Alexis Franklin

Ther cover of my book! There's a girl with braids staring at us, and strips of ripped paper that read IN BETWEEN DAYS by Camryn Garrett. The tagline reads "You don't know what you have until it's gone..."

When her mother refuses entry to a stranger named Richard at her father’s funeral, 17-year-old Mira Howard doesn’t understand why. But snooping through her father’s things reveals that Richard was her father’s boyfriend—a boyfriend she never knew about. In fact, Mira never even knew for sure that her dad was gay. Hoping to feel more connected to her late father, Mira reaches out to Richard without telling her mom, who is still angry from the divorce. As Mira and Richard become closer, Mira gains more and more insight into the side of her father that she never got to see.

Grieving that she never got to connect with her dad about their shared queerness, Mira asks that Richard teach her “how to be queer” while she navigates a new crush on her co-worker, which brings her out of her diary and into the real world.

But as Mira grows more confident in herself, she finds it hard to keep her relationship with Richard a secret, questioning why her family never talked about her father’s sexuality in the first place. Soon Mira has to decide if she wants to keep the peace or honor her father’s memory by being her truest self.

Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· Sep 26

like well okay! sure! i'll see for myself lol

Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· Aug 26

I got one very very similar lmao

Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· Aug 12

#KidLit4Ceasefire is doing a sumer fundraiser! Most funds will be going to families in need in Gaza, as well as immigrant and trans rights. I have four copies of my MG debut, THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER OF SENECA, available, and there are tons of other cool prizes! www.32auctions.com/WeThePeopleS...

Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· Apr 24

Also please join us for this event at Books of Wonder this Saturday!

Fantastic Middle Grade Reads There are four book covers: The Forgotten Summer of Seneca, Right Back at You, The Many Hauntings of the Manning Family, and The Gods' Revenge. Event is Saturday April 26th at 3pm EST at Books of Wonder 42 West 17th Street New York NY 10011.

Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· Apr 15

It's officially pub day for THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER OF SENECA! I'm so grateful to everyone for getting this book to this point (it's a real book!!!) but also grateful for friends and family and everyone here for being so supportive! You all make book releases so special!

Me! I'm in a pink, green, and white dress and holding my hands together while smiling at the camera!

Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· Apr 8

the wonderful Jasmine Guillory recommended THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER OF SENECA on the Today Show (and made me burst into tears). I don't think they talked about it on the actual show, but she wrote this lovely note about it on the website! www.today.com/popculture/b...

Craig Melvin is holding a copy of SENECA and sitting next to Jasmine Guillory and Isaac Fitzgerald on a set surrounded by books.

Close up of Craig holding THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER OF SENECA

A 12-year-old girl mourning the loss of her father finds a hidden world in Central Park, thanks to her father's old camera. "This is one of those books I just wanted to hug to my chest when I finished," Guillory says.

Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· Apr 7

Can't believe that my debut middle grade novel comes out NEXT Tuesday. There's still time to put in preorders (they would help me out so much) or to sign up for my event at Books are Magic! Thanks so much to everyone for the support ❤️

An image promoting my event at books are magic. Monday April 14, 7pm Books are Magic Presents Camryn Garrett in conversation with Christina Li in person at Books are Magic Montague and on YouTube Live.

Signed Preorder! Preorder a copy of The Forgotten Summer of Seneca by Camryn Garrett from Books are Magic to get a signed or personalized copy by April 8!

Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· Mar 20

Did you know that most people in Seneca Village lived in two-story homes? Children attended school and adults worked as laborers/service jobs. I explore what would happen if a tween girl found a magical version of the village in my book, available for preorder now! booksaremagic.net/preorders/th...

Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· Mar 11

Did you know... that Rita Williams-Garcia blurbed THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER OF SENECA? 😄 I'm so so honored that she called SENCA "engaging and enchanting." It's currently available for preorder!

A quote from Rita Williams-Garcia against a green background. It reads, "Enchanting and engaging, The Forgotten Summer of Seneca opens an entry into a little-known history, guaranteed to spark curiosity and imagination in readers everywhere." - Rita-Wlliams Garcia, Newberry Honor-winning author of One Crazy Summer.

Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· Feb 20

Did you know that by mid-1850s, Seneca Village had 50 homes, 3 churches, burial grounds, and a school for Black students? I explore what would happen if a tween girl stumbled upon a magical version of the village in my book, available for preorder now! booksaremagic.net/preorders/th...

Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· Feb 5

i know I just announced a book yesterday but I'm back to tell you that preorders for my book THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER OF SENECA are 25 percent off at Barnes and Noble through Friday!

Barnes and Noble Preorder Sale! February 5-7! There's the cover of my book, which includes two black girls walking through a portal from NYC to an old looking village. The sale is 25 percent off with code PREORDER25.

Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· Feb 4

Happy Black History Month! I'm so excited to announce my next YA project! I've been working on this since I was in college in 2019, and am so excited that I found the perfect home for it.

Ashley Image Fields at Disney Hyperion has bought In Between Days, a YA epistolary novel by Camryn Garrett (Friday I'm in Love). The contemporary novel follows a teen who explores her queerness and navigates her grief through an unlikely friendship with her deceased father's boyfriend. Publication is scheduled for spring 2026; Beth Phelan at Gallit and Zacker Literary Agency negotiated the two-book deal for World English rights.

Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· Dec 1

It’s a great day to pre-order my middle grade debut, The Forgotten Summer of Seneca, from my local indie Books are Magic! www.booksaremagic.net/preorders/th...

Camryn Garrett@dancingofpens· Nov 30

btw I married Harvey in this Stardew save and he's the best husband???